Supt E B Gibson Dies in Hunting Accident
The Eagle Lake community mourns Supt E B Gibson age 46 after a hunting accident near Fairfield Friday evening. He died from a heart shot while his 30 30 rifle discharged as he fell in roots. friends reported he left a deer stand earlier with a companion. Funeral services were held at Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfield with six former pastors attending. Surviving are his wife two sons G W Gibson principal at Elkhart Jerry Gibson Eagle Lake. two daughters Judi and Jane. Gibson served 27 years in teaching and administration, most recently as Eagle Lake superintendent.
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Fagle Lake
B. Gibson
Pairfield
Texas
Gibson
Huntley
van Dey
Fairfield
Trigzds
Glhwontel
Ubely
Perce
Lee
Warefield
Wan
Lexie Lake Friendis
Calvary Baptist
Yuck
Palefield
Roly 4. Jones
Hla Wito
G. W. Gibson
Elkhart
Jerry Gilson
Eagle Lake
Judi
Jane
Hebbronvile
Eagle
Deane D. Fletcher
The
Baptist Church
Engle Lake
Mila
Engle Lake High School
Gibaon
Mix
Gideon
Terry
4 Line of Sunshine
The verse cites a biblical prophecy about a gifted ruler described as Wonderful Counselor and mighty God. It includes a quote from Isaiah 9 6 and ends with a numeric reference 0 6 5. The snippet appears as a fragmented religious text line rather than a connected news item.
Willard Ethridge Named Eagle Lake School Supt
Willard Ethridge is chosen to take over as Eagle Lake school superintendent replacing EB Gibson, who was killed in a hunting accident. Ben W. Cobb is named high school principal, with Cobb remaining basketball coach. Ethridge, veteran educator, has 26 years of experience and previously led Westview Oklahoma and other Texas districts. Both new principals began duties this week as the district works to fill teaching vacancies. Meanwhile community members praise the continued recovery of Stamphie Geeson. Amus Deere Jr. arrives as Eagle Lake night patrolman, joining the Stiles police station staff.
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Eagle Lake
Willard Tigidge
EB. B. Gibson
Falrleia
Texas
Ben W. Cobb
Ube
Ethridge
Tulasof
Orifeipal
Cobb Fox
Cole
Supt
Cobb
Amus Deere
Engle Lace
Beare
Eagle Laker
Cleveland
Dna
Deeres
Stiles
Joley
Wel Pomins
Garwood Guild Bazaar Saturday at Garwood Church
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Garwood Methodist Church invites residents to a bazaar in the educational building this Saturday December 5. Items for Christmas gifts go on sale at 10:00 a.m. with the chicken supper served starting 11:50 a.m. Proceeds benefit church efforts and community members are urged to attend.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Garwood
Chuceh
Shuceh
Bacay
Marie O Day Exhibit On Display
A damaged report notes the exhibit of the real body of Marie O Day, a night club entertainer missing for 12 years and reportedly found beneath a pavilion on the Great Salt Lake shore. The article hints at preservation and display, with fragmented details about the condition and location of the find.
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Marie
Garwood Voters OK Water Sewer Bonds 188300 Vote
Garwood residents approved a 188 300 bond issue for water and sewer improvements by a wide margin amid earlier defeats and appeals. The district plans 104 235 for water, 59 741 for sewer, and 24 518 for engineering and expenses from a 198 500 issue.
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Garwood
Healdents
Colorado County
Gewer
Tegal
Weimar Consolidation Site Hears No Action Taken
In Weimar a countywide consolidation vote met with no action as no representative was present from the Weimar site. The committee planned another meeting to decide whether to proceed and pick a site for the proposed high school.
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Consol
Weimar
Mayvin
Fem Weinars
Conan Tin
Abe
Ait Alley
Lehier
Ler Mitshell
Cokitibud
Committee Drives Brucellosis Petition For County Survey
Colorado County Brucellosis Committee advances a petition among cattle owners to secure 75 percent signing for Type 7 calf vaccination. The plan targets end of next week with signatures or presence of a committee member. Committee members include Mr Darna Dim Dipson, Eugene Hemly, Ed Johnson, Charlie Kearney, Bill Lehrer, Charlie Trefay, and Hugh Wilson.
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Colorado County
Taxus
Salt
Oh Ponts
Ragte
Thany
Ag Goan Ag Posdibie
Darna Dim Dipson
Eugene Hemly
Ed Johnson
Charlie Kearney
Bill Lehrer
Charlie Trefay
Hugh Wilson
Cub Pack Meet Next Monday At Hagle Lake School
Cub Scouts and parents invited to the Cub Pack meeting at 7 30 pm at the elementary school cafeteria. Cubmaster R C Campbell urges boys ages 8 to 10 to enroll and begin their Cubby path.
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Hagle Lake Culy
Eiementary School
Theoveh
Campbell
Weimar Man Killed In Hunting Accident
Weimar man Alfon Haley, 84, died Sunday night in a hunting accident near Weimar. Investigating officials ruled the death a gunshot incident after foul play was excluded. Survivors include his wife, three children, two brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church with burial at Saint Michael’s Cemetery.
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Welmar
Alfonw Haley
Weimar
Gisen
Linde
Rion Herly
Romboy
Wes
Amilte
Justine
Hariry
Hause
Neniberial Kunshot
Kent
Michael's
St Michel's Cemetery
Gentle Lee Henry Opens Sinclair Stax on East Main St
Gentle Lee Henry announces the opening of Sinclair Stax on East Main Street. The project will host a grand opening later with invited citizens and a lineup of Sinclair services. Henry, a veteran of the Murlie Corps, seeks community support and local engagement for the new station.
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Gentle Lee Henry
Sinclair Stax
East Main St
Genie Lee Gerry
Rocksland
Sinclair
Stax Tan
Kant Mai Street
Frmerly Operat
Henry Gaya
tAeet
Amy Line
Accesepriay
Calendar of Coming Events FTL Dec 4 to 9
Calendar of upcoming local events lists Wagle Lake boys and girls hosting Hellettaville in December games and a City Council meeting. Other entries include community center auctions at Garwood, church gatherings at Tisai and Mount Church, a Garwood Wesleyan sale, and a Christmas party hosted by Mrs W. at Elistis Hore with various school and church activities through December 9.
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Wagle Lake
Hellettaville
Bai
Jdlervey Aietion
Cammunity Center
Garwood Wesleyen
Garwood MT Church
Tgs Sun
Christias
Beants
Liesle Ann East Berman
Tisai Church
Wil
Mra. W
Elistis Hore
Highway Improvements Budgeted in County During Sixties
The Texas Highway Department plans spending about 120.9 million dollars in 1960s era projects across Colorado County and surrounding routes. Funds cover road widening, repairs, and related construction under state supervision, with multiple state roads and FM routes listed as intended work sites.
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Texas Highway Department
Will Spenil
Colorado County
Gurnelida
Diatrick Rieber
Westin Markennound
Male
Odin
Algate
Medag
Despraye
Wien
Fla
Deel Tghweay Distiel
Persuamel
Dyrnedine
Bellever
Bibies
West Ow Didianee
Tallin
Laernae
al i Mallee
Eagle Lake
Wharton County
Tne
Ailanes
Mailer
Fron
Oak Rand
Fom State
West
Combined Lassie E Bernard Choirs To Give Cantatas
The combined choirs of Tagt Bernard Methodist and Line Evangement united Brethren Church will perform cantatas titled A Stir in De Shy on two Sunday evenings December 6 and December 13 at local churches. Mrs Thueppa Tusa of East Barried Me will lead with band director Iugt Ternard Pune School MK directing praise and music. public invitations extended.
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Bernard Methentist
Hin Vhoan
Evangement United Brethren
Cheba Ciool Centure
Tingle
Suniay
Tampan
East Bepnard
Crash
Iugt
Ternard Pune School
MK Diweing
Eppa Tusa
East Barried
Scouts Collect Good Turn Bags Sunday Afternoon
Scouts from Pack TH organize a Good Turn collection in Eagle Lake. More than 16 000 items were distributed this week for the drive aiding the Goodwill Industries. Volunteers urge residents to donate clothing shoes appliances and household goods Sunday afternoon for pickup.
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Proopa
Goet
Howton
Eagle Lake
Cillenn
Callécfon
Community Center and Library Benefit Auction
Eagle Lake residents are urged to support the second annual Community Center and Library Benefit Auction at the center on Saturday. The Country Store opens at 10:00 am with bidding starting at 7:40 pm. funds benefit the library and help offset the center deficit. Items include antiques, furniture, paintings, silver, crystal, and Christmas goods. coffee and cake will be served and donations welcomed throughout the day.
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Eagle Lake
Atp of 6
Wigle Lake Study Club
Rotary Club
Pasingtehh
Conmunity Center
Read In Eldridge Area FM Road Project Set
Work to start soon on an Eldridge area farm to market road segment in Wharton County. Resident Engineer V J Koas oversees the project linking Farm to Market Route 60 3.8 miles northeast of Gerwood to the end of the proposed route near Wharton County line, passing through Eldridge to serve the surrounding area once final planting and right of way are secured.
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Eldridge
Texas
Fidny
Itoi
Harhvel Co Petey
di Cheleman
Flighweay Coumlsstan
M. G. Coruclug
Sexus Highway Department
Yuakura
Ahia
Gerwood
Wharton County
Cornelius
Commission Bay
Edie
Istate
Tt Won
V. J. Koas
Inhia
Deer Caused Bybowgun Incident Report At Henry Moreland Farm
Gus Loessin killed a large deer weighing twenty three pounds near the Henry Moreland stand last Thursday. Christmas lights on Main were delayed due to late bulb delivery. Hagler Lake Chamber sponsored the project. Eagle Market provided deer sausage samples and noted many hunters process deer into sausage, with many more expected daily.
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Gus Loessin
Henry Moreland
Columbue
Selanc
Main
Cayde Nispel
Hagler \Lake Chamber 60 Commerce
Leonara TL. Walker
Eagle Market
Eagle
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